Find Wyandot County Criminal Court Records
Wyandot County criminal court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the county courthouse in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Eileen Walton leads the office. The Clerk maintains all records for the Court of Common Pleas, covering felony criminal cases, civil matters, and domestic relations proceedings. You can search for records through the CourtView online system, visit the courthouse in person, or contact the office by phone, fax, or email. Ohio law provides public access to most court records, with exceptions for sealed and expunged files. If you need to look up a criminal case or get copies of court documents in Wyandot County, the Clerk of Courts in Upper Sandusky is the starting point.
Wyandot County Clerk of Courts
The Wyandot County Clerk of Courts is at 109 South Sandusky Avenue, Room 31, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351. Call 419-294-1432 or fax 419-294-6414. Email courtclerk@co.wyandot.oh.us. The office maintains records for civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases. Online record search is available through the CourtView system.
The Wyandot County Court of Common Pleas is at 109 South Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky. Call 419-294-1432 or fax 419-294-6414. The court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil disputes, domestic relations matters, probate proceedings, and juvenile cases. All felony crimes in Wyandot County come through this court. Each case file includes charging documents, bond records, plea entries, motions, and sentencing orders.
Note: The office is temporarily unable to process passport applications. Call 419-294-1432 for the latest information.
Search Wyandot County Criminal Records
The CourtView system on the Clerk's website lets you search for criminal court records by name or case number. The system shows docket entries, case status, and filing dates. For copies of actual documents, visit the office at 109 South Sandusky Avenue, Room 31 in Upper Sandusky.
In person, staff will help you find the file you need. Plain copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a certification fee. Cash, check, and money order are accepted. Mail requests should include case details and prepayment.
The Upper Sandusky Municipal Court is at 119 North 7th Street, Upper Sandusky, at 419-294-3809 (fax 419-209-0474). The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil claims. If your record is a misdemeanor, check the municipal court. Felony records stay with the Common Pleas Court.
Under ORC Section 149.43, Ohio's public records law lets you inspect court records without stating a reason. The Clerk must provide access during normal hours.
Criminal Court Records in Wyandot County
Criminal court records in Wyandot County come from the Common Pleas Court and the Upper Sandusky Municipal Court. The Common Pleas Court handles felonies. Drug offenses, assault, theft, burglary, and weapons charges produce records stored by the Clerk. Each file tracks a case from start to finish. The records are public unless sealed by court order.
The screenshot above shows a resource for Wyandot County that can help you begin searching for criminal court records and related documents.
The Wyandot County Probate Court is at 109 South Sandusky Avenue, Room 23, at 419-294-2302 (fax 419-209-0251). The court handles estates, guardianships, adoptions, and marriage licenses. For genealogy research, birth and death records from 1867 to 1908 are available at $7.00 for certified copies or $2.00 for non-certified. Records after 1908 are at the Wyandot County Health Department at 127 South Sandusky Avenue. Marriage records from 1845 to present cost $5.00 for certified copies.
Wyandot County Court Fees
Fees follow Ohio law. Plain copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus certification. Cash, check, and money order are accepted. Online case browsing through CourtView is free. You pay only when you need copies.
For mail requests, include prepayment with your letter. The Clerk will reach out if additional funds are needed before processing your request.
Wyandot County Legal Resources
Ohio Legal Help offers free guides on court records, record sealing, and legal assistance. The Ohio State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service and public records law information. For fingerprint-based background checks, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation charges $22 for state or $34 for state and FBI combined.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety covers expungement and record sealing for those who qualify. Disputes over records access go to the Ohio Court of Claims. Wyandot County's court system operates under ORC Chapter 2301 and ORC Title 19.
Cities in Wyandot County
Wyandot County includes Upper Sandusky, Carey, and several smaller villages. None have populations over 100,000. All felony criminal court records for the county go through the Wyandot County Clerk of Courts in Upper Sandusky. The municipal court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases for the area.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Wyandot County, each with its own court system:
Each county keeps its own records. A case filed in Hancock County will not appear in Wyandot County's search. Always check the right county.